computer building

Is Your Computer Stable?

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Is Your Computer Stable?

Over the last twenty years, I’ve probably built around a hundred computers. It’s not very difficult, and in fact, it’s gotten a whole lot easier over the years as computers become more highly integrated. Consider what it would take to build something very modern like the Scooter

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Understanding The Hardware

I got a call from Rob Conery today asking for advice on building his own computer. Rob works for Microsoft, but lives in Hawaii. I'm not sure how he managed that, but being so far from the mothership apparently means he has the flexibility to spec his own

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My Work PC, or, Taking Your Own Advice

I recently had the opportunity to rebuild my work PC. It strongly resembles the "Little Bang" D.I.Y. system I outlined in my previous post on the philosophy of building your own computer. See, I do take my own advice. Here's a quick breakdown of

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